Friday Favorites

Flowers for no reason

Homemade Craft Decorations

Wedding Pictures

Pumpkin Patch and Pig Races

Saturday we went to the good ol farm for some pumpkin pickin', pig racin' fun!

We enjoyed a small hay ride to the patch and although the pumpkin patch wasn't as sweet as the one we went to last year we were still able to find some good pumpkins we plan to carve later this week.

Austin spent the most time wandering around comparing all the pumpkins so he could find the best one (and the biggest). I, on the other hand, found a cute tiny one that won my heart.

We also fed the huge cow and took some funny pictures.

Later we watched the pig races, which are my favorite! We weren't able to catch them at the fair this year so I was super excited to see them here!

Before the race all the pigs were in one big pile on the the race course taking a little nap. But once the music started playing they were up and ready to go.

We really enjoyed the few hours we spent on this farm and look forward to going next year and being able to take our kids someday.

Pizza and Pumpkins

Last Friday night Austin and I had a pizza and pumpkin party at my moms with my 2 favorite little guys...Z and Drewsy.

From the time we got there Zach was ready to go! He had picked out 3 pumpkins... one for him one for Austin and one for me and Drewsy. Of course Austin had the biggest one because Zach thinks Austin is his older strong brother :)

At first Andrew was not feeling the nasty goo inside the pumpkin. After I cut it opened he looked in, made a nauseating face and said ewww. But soon he was shirtless and ready to go.

In the end Zach decided Austin had made the best pumpkin (go figure)

Zach watching Austin

The Boys with our finished products!

My dad and Andrew being silly

Zach showing us what his pumpkin looks like

Hard at work

After we were all done we had cupcakes as our treat.... the next photos need no words

T Rex

So I wasn't going to blog about the totally sweet T Rex cafe at Legends in Kansas City because I figured Andrea would and her blogs kick my blogs butt, BUT since she hasn't and I have nothing better to blog about I will!

We went to KC last weekend for Austin and Jason's company picnic, since the company they work for is based out of there. The picnic in itself was not anything special or exciting or worth the drive for that much but their very kind boss paid for us to stay the night up there.

We decided to hit the T Rex cafe in Legends since were staying less than a mile away and had heard good things about it. Let me just say it was by far the coolest place EVER!!

There were plenty of dinosaurs and bugs, mammoths, fish and more than you could imagine. Everything moved and made sounds. It snowed on the mammoths and the atmosphere was amazing. I cannot wait to visit KC again as I will suggest we eat there!!

Jason and Austin were like 2 little boys again, they walked around and explored the whole place and of course had to touch everything. It was a absolute blast and if you have children you should definitely consider stopping by.

Fun, Cheap and Wearable

Who likes jewelry?

I do and that's why I took up making my own. Not only is it cheap and crafty its fun! I thought I'd share with you guys how to make a cute bracelet for under 10 bucks!!

You can get everything you need at Hobby Lobby or Wal-Mart.

You will need... (I don't use exact names, just what I call them :) )

Wire String 1.99 for about 5 yards

Clampers 4.99

End pieces 1.99 for 26 pieces (makes 13 bracelets)

and

Beads ~ I buy mine at Beyond Beads and they range from.20 to $3 a bead.

The good thing about buying them there is you buy single beads so you are only buying what you need and you won't have a ton left over. You can also purchase beads at Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby.

Start by closing one end of your bracelet using clampers and end piece.

Add your beads!!

Close the other side

And there you have it, bracelets!!

I know my instructions weren't that in detail but hopefully you get the idea.

Wordless Wednesday!

Zach's First Fish

This weekend Austin and I finally had sometime to take Zach fishing. It was his first time, and all week he had told me "I never been fishing before, you and Austin can take me." My mom took him and got him his own pole and all morning he was calling me telling me he was ready to go fishing!! We took him to Sedgwick County Park and he "never been to this fish place before." First we had to get worms and he did NOT like that. He got really grossed out faces every time he looked at them and told Austin he could put them on the hook. Finally we were ready to go. Austin cast his first line for him but as he was telling me "you have to be patient to catch a fish," he was already reeling it in. He continued to "throw" out his line and reel it in over and over.

Then it was time for a snack because fishing was hard. During his snack Austin threw out his pole and caught a fish first try!! Zach was so excited but wouldn't go near it.

Austin had to help him cast because a few time we almost lost our eyes and other body parts with his crazy throws. When he did try by himself he always forgot to let go of the button and just swung it around.

After some time I caught a baby fish that was only about 3 inches, Zach touched this one and as I was trying to get a picture of him holding it he grabbed it from Austin, ran to the edge of the pond and threw it back. All in all it was a pretty fun time for us all. Zach had a blast and wanted to go back later that day or the next or the next. When we took him back he went out to the deck so he could practice and spent another 30 minutes working on his cast. Hopefully we will be able to take him again soon.